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M Asnaghi1, A Lucchini, L Iacobelli
1Servizio di Rianimazione, Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo, Monza, Italy.
Abstract:
Intra-abdominal pressure monitoring is a very important parameter in the ICU setting, since pathological alterations of this value are significant and are responsible for functional alterations involving cardio-respiratory system, kidneys and central nervous system. Responsibility of the professional nurse in the ICU is to perform a tight and adequate monitoring of those patients who are at risk for a rise in intra-abdominal pressure.
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